Ignite Your Writing with a Day of Virtual Events
General Ticket (2 panels) – $25 (Still available)
Join Austin Film Festival and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Educational Initiatives on Saturday, May 8th from the comfort of your home for an afternoon full of seasoned advice from industry professionals– from discussions on the current state of the industry to steps you can take right now to further your craft and jump-start your career. Join friends, old and new, for a celebration of story and a last-minute dose of inspiration before AFF’s final screenplay deadline on May 21st!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Welcome & Announcements
12:45 PM PST/ 2:45 PM CST/ 3:45 PM EST
Panel #1: The Life of a Screenwriter: Structure On and Off the Page
12:45 PM PST/ 2:45 PM CST/ 3:45 PM EST
Join Austin Film Festival & the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Educational Initiatives for a virtual discussion on how to structure your time, set up space to encourage productivity, and start treating screenwriting like a career, even when the paid writing jobs are sparse to non-existent.
Panelists
Chase Palmer
Co-writer IT: Chapter 1; Writer/Director Naked Singularity
Wenonah Wilms
Co-creator Firekeeper’s Daughter
Annmarie Morais
Writer Bleeding, American Soul
Additional panelists announced soon.
Panel #2: A Conversation with Kemp Powers
2:15 PM PST/ 4:15 PM CST/ 5:15 PM EST
Join Golden Globe Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated writer Kemp Powers for a discussion on his career as a playwright, screenwriter, and TV writer. From his start as a journalist to his work on the 2021 Academy nominated films, Soul and One Night in Miami…. In this panel, Powers will discuss adapting his own play, the intricacies of writing for different mediums, and the storytelling tools he has used to craft compelling narratives.
Kemp Powers
Co-writer/Co-director Soul; Writer One Night in Miami
Even though our Roundtable tickets are sold out, you can still purchase a ticket to attend our virtual panels! See below for more info.
AFF Roundtable – SOLD OUT
11:00 AM PST/ 1:00 PM CST/ 2:00 PM EST
Before the panels begin, we’re kicking off the day with our popular Virtual Roundtable Sessions. Get in-depth answers to your questions about the art, craft, and business of writing for the screen. Come prepared with questions that focus on the importance of both the creative and business sides of breaking into and writing for film and television. Limited tickets available.
Panelists
Kimmer Baughman
Creative Development Walt Disney Animation Studios
Kyle Jensen
Agent Verve Talent & Literary Agency
VJ Boyd
Writer Justified, SWAT; Co-creator Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt For The Bone Collector
Kay Oyegun
Writer/Director/Producer This Is Us
John Zaozirny
Founder/Manager Bellevue Productions
Additional panelists announced soon.